Dec 30, 2024 · Editor’s note: It was hardly a quiet year in Pointe Coupee Parish.Issues affecting every corner of the parish were reported on weekly by The Pointe Coupee Banner.The Banner paused this holiday season to review the issues and happenings that affected our parish....

Jan 29, 2025 · The Pointe Coupee Parish Council in a special meeting Tuesday rejected a proposal to settle litigation on a request to approve the opening of a group home in…

Dec 24, 2024 · Right: Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux and his ‘reindeers’ provided 60 children free bicycles during the annual Christmas celebration Monday at William H. Scott Civic Center. Above: Santa Claus made a surprise appearance Dec. 18 to Rosenwald Elementary to deliver an early assortment of toys to youngsters on the campus.

Dec 24, 2024 · It’s two days before Christmas when I write this column, and I’m thinking a lot about the holiday. It’s making me think a lot about lifestyle.

Nov 20, 2024 · Pointe Coupee Parish Arrests November 13, 2024– November 19, 2024. This list is provided by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office.

A gala Tuesday night in New Roads previewed and celebrated the city’s first-ever night parade. The Krewe of Chemin Neuf ’s gathering at Ma Mama’s Kitchen in New Roads featured the introduction of grand marshals for the parade, which rolls Saturday, March 1.

Jan 9, 2025 · An early copy-editing rule this writer learned was there is no “old adage.” An adage, or saying, has to be old to be an adage, so calling it old is redundant. And some adages have been beaten to death, revived, stood up and beaten some more.

Sep 26, 2024 · Joseph Paul Fourroux Jr., a retired Union Pacific Locomotive Engineer and resident of Lottie, LA, passed away surrounded by family in the early hours of September 20, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on August 27, 1952, to Joseph Paul Sr. and Aline Lorio Fourroux in Kenner, LA. Joseph was a proud father to his three boys: Jason, John, and Justin.

Jan 9, 2025 · Roosevelt Martin, affectionately known as “Plug”, was born January 15, 1946 in New Orleans to the late Morris, Sr. and Leola Martin. He was called home to be at peace on December 31, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Roosevelt accepted Christ as his personal savior at a young age. He was a member of Greater St. Peter Baptist Church in New Roads.

Larry P. Harlaux was born on September 23, 1947 to the late Leroy J. Harlaux and Nervia Battley Harlaux in Ventress, Louisiana. Larry attended St. Augustine Catholic Church School at a young age then attended high school at Rosenwald High School where he was a 1965 graduate.